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Daniel T.

Westminster, California

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am a freelance 3D-designer with 4+ years of experience creating high-quality product renders for a number of creative projects. I specialize in product design and rendering, and also have experience working with CAD design for manufacture (3D printing). WHAT I HELP WITH: - 3D Product Rendering - 3D Modeling - Industrial Design I enjoy working on new projects and helping people visualize their ideas. Take a look at my work, get in touch, and let's see if we are a good fit.

  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Product Design
  • Digital Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Visualization
  • 3D Product Rendering
  • 3D Lighting
  • 3D Animation
  • CAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Blender
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • 3D Printing
Fares H.

Los Angeles, California

$35/hr
5.0
40 jobs

With over 10 years of professional experience in 3D modeling, rendering, and animation, I have honed my skills in delivering high-quality results for a wide range of industries. My expertise spans both high-poly and low-poly modeling, creating photorealistic renders, and crafting engaging animations. As the leader of a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals, we handle large-scale projects efficiently, ensuring precision, creativity, and timely delivery. Using cutting-edge software such as 3ds Max, V-Ray, Corona, Lumion, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Premiere, we bring your vision to life. Let’s work together to create extraordinary visuals that exceed your expectations.

  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Floor Plan
  • 3D Lighting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Product Rendering
  • 3D Mockup
  • Visualization
  • Architectural Rendering
  • 3D Animation
  • Architecture
  • 3D Model
Rooz M.

Los Angeles, California

$85/hr
5.0
101 jobs

Senior Industrial Designer | Product Development Expert | Concept to Manufacturing I am a Senior Industrial Designer with 15+ years of experience developing consumer products from early concept through mass production. I help startups, entrepreneurs, and established brands turn ideas into manufacturable, market-ready products by combining industrial design, engineering awareness, and real-world manufacturing knowledge. My focus is not just creating attractive concepts — it is developing products that can actually be produced, scaled, and sold. Over the past decade, I have worked on a wide range of consumer products including consumer electronics, home & kitchen products, oral care, medical devices, lifestyle accessories, and kids’ products. My work has supported products sold through major retailers and global brands including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Newell Brands, Perrigo, Gibson Homewares, Microsoft, Nokia, and Disney. I specialize in guiding products through the entire development pipeline — from initial concept and design language to production-ready CAD and factory collaboration. My process focuses on three key outcomes: • User-centered design that stands out in the market • Engineering-aware development that reduces costly redesigns • Manufacturing-ready CAD optimized for tooling and production I regularly collaborate with engineering teams, sourcing specialists, and manufacturers to ensure a smooth transition from design to manufacturing. My experience with materials, tooling, and production methods allows me to design products that are both beautiful and practical to manufacture. Core Services • Industrial Design & Product Strategy • Concept Ideation & Design Exploration • Sketching & AI-Assisted Concept Development • 3D CAD Development (Production-Ready) • Product Architecture & Internal Layout • CMF (Color, Materials, Finishes) • Prototyping & Supplier Collaboration • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) • Manufacturing & Production Guidance Typical Clients I Work With • Hardware startups preparing for production • Entrepreneurs launching new consumer products • Companies expanding their product lines • Teams that need production-ready CAD and manufacturing support I am known for being detail-oriented, proactive, and highly collaborative, with a strong focus on moving projects forward efficiently and avoiding costly development mistakes. Whether you need help refining an idea, developing production-ready CAD, or bringing a complete product to market, I would be happy to support your project. I look forward to learning about your product and helping bring it to life.

  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • Sketching
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Industrial Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • KeyShot
  • CATIA
  • Concept Design
  • Product Design
  • Product Development
  • Concept Development
  • 3Design
  • Rendering
Riad Y.

Los Angeles, California

$60/hr
5.0
183 jobs

✅ TOP RATED PLUS ✅ 14 years of experience ✅ 175 + projects done Experienced Architectural 3D Designer | SketchUp, V-Ray, Lumion | Interior, Exterior & Product Renderings With over 14 years of experience in Architectural 3D Design, I help bring ideas to life through photorealistic renderings and detailed 3D modeling. Based in Los Angeles, I hold a Master’s degree in Architecture and certifications in V-Ray, CAD programs, and SketchUp. I’ve worked with companies across the U.S. and internationally, supporting projects from early concept to final visualization. Whether you're an architect, builder, interior designer, or product developer, I can tailor my services to match your specific goals. My services include: ✅ SketchUp Modeling & Design ✅ 3D Exterior & Landscape Renderings ✅ Interior Design Renderings ✅ Virtual Staging & CGI ✅ Product Renderings ✅ Architectural Flythrough Videos & Animations ✅ Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) 3D Visualization ✅ Photoshop Post-Production ✅ 2D & 3D Colored Floor Plans and Elevations I’m passionate about delivering clean, professional results with fast turnaround times and open communication. Let’s bring your project to life — I’d be happy to review your plans or jump on a quick call to discuss your vision. Let’s connect and make your next project a success! #SketchUp #Vray #Lumion #Photoshop #3DRenderings #ArchitecturalVisualization #ADURenderings #VirtualStaging #ProductRendering #3DModeling #3DDrafter #ExteriorRendering #InteriorRendering #3DFlythrough #CGI #ColoredFloorPlan

  • 3D Design
  • Photorealistic Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • Architectural Design
  • Landscape Design
  • SketchUp
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Lumion
  • Interior Design
  • Drafting
  • Exterior Rendering
  • Architectural Rendering
  • 3D Architectural Rendering
  • Technical Illustration
Diana R.

Los Angeles, California

$65/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Hello, my name is Diana :) I am an experienced CAD designer with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an eye for design. I have extensive experience in 3D design, CAD, furniture design, interior design, spatial planning, and architectural drafting. I have a background in home goods design and fabrication, utilizing mold making, 3D Printing, Prototyping, and Product Design. I am interested in architecture, interior design, material science, and furniture making projects. I’m experienced in Fusion 360, Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCad, Sketchup, Revit, V-ray and Unreal Engine. I’ll be sure to get you your designs to your specifications in a timely manner Regular communication is really important to me, so let’s keep in touch!

  • CAD Conversion
  • CAD
  • Prototyping
  • Product Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Product Development
  • 3D Drawing
  • Design Simulation
  • Architectural Design
  • 2D Drafting
  • CAD Software
  • Architectural Rendering
  • Design Concept
  • 3D Printer
Sean P.

San Diego, California

$125/hr
5.0
25 jobs

I’m an award-winning 3D designer specializing in experiential and event-based renderings—think pop-ups, photo ops, tradeshow booths, and immersive brand activations. I help agencies and producers bring ideas to life with fast, high-impact visuals that not only look great but reflect how things will actually get built. I’ve created work for brands like Disney, HBO, Google, WWE, Nintendo, Amazon, and many more—delivering everything from quick-turn pitch visuals to detailed production-ready renderings. I understand the pressure of tight timelines, evolving client needs, and the need to impress fast. Whether you need to win a pitch or bring a vision to life, I can jump in quickly and deliver clean, on-brand work. Let’s make your next activation stand out.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Logo Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Layout Design
  • Graphic Design
  • SU Podium
  • Photo Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Keynote
  • SketchUp

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